Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker

Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker a feast of the season. Saturday, December 9 & Sunday, December 10 | 1 pm & 4:30 pm. Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium 307 Church Street, Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre presents its 21st annual production of “The Nutcracker” at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium with live orchestra! Music Director Pamela Martin conducts 52… Read More
Entertainment Live Music 

Live Music Santa Cruz County: November 30 – December 3

Full listing of live music, concerts, entertainment, and events in Santa Cruz and the Santa Cruz Mountains. By Julie Horner Thursday, November 30 DJ Robin Applewood at Shanty Shack BrewingThursday, November 30 | 5:00 – 9:00138 Fern St., Santa Cruz Slow Coast Trio at VinoCruzThursdays | 5:00 – 9:004901 Soquel Dr., Soquel Jim Lewin at Chaminade ResortThursday, November 30 |… Read More

Trolley Drops Christmas Extravaganza

Holiday show in Boulder Creek! The Trolly Drops Christmas Extravaganza. Oldies, Folk, Classic Rock and Jazz Standards rewritten with a Xmas Twist Thu. Dec. 14 at 7:30pm No Cover Sing and laugh along with with the Trolley Drops as they play songs like: Reindeers on the Rise to Credence Clearwater’s Bad Moon Rising, Hey Mr. St. Nick to The Byrds’… Read More

Pop the Cork and Paint w/ Sarah Orre

Painting class with wine! The Historic Brookdale Lodge is excited to host our next “Pop the Cork & Paint” with local artist and instructor, Sarah Orre on Saturday, December 9 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. October’s theme: “Northern Cardinal.” This popular event is held in the Brookdale Lounge. Doors open at 4:45 pm. $60 per ticket or two tickets for… Read More

7th Annual Reindeer Run

Holiday fun! The 7th Annual Reindeer Run is December 24th, 2023. There will be four heats, including one that focuses on animals! Registration is open at www.bcrpd.org and through the QR code. This year BCRD Foundation will host this fun family friendly 5k through downtown BC and Irwin Way. Heats 9am Runners 9:20am Joggers 9:40am Families and Joggers 10am Animals Early… Read More

Small Business Saturday and Night Market

Holiday shopping in Felton. Lighting the town tree. Visit from Santa. Felton gears up to celebrate Small Business Saturday in a unique and exciting way! On this special day, shoppers can indulge in the convenience of complimentary pedicab rides from the strip to the parking areas. This year marks the 10th SCM Makers Market at Felton Town Hall. Shop from… Read More

Santa Visits Mountain Feed

Santa visits Ben Lomond! Santa will be back at Mountain Feed, Saturday November 25 for free photos with families and friendly pets. Bring your own camera! Join us to kick off Santa season with our favorite guy. Complimentary treats from Mission Hill Creamery, hot cider, Christmas Trees, ornaments and gifts! Follow: @MountainFeedandFarm Read More

Santa Cruz Traditional Irish Session

There’s a traditional Irish session every Third Thursday at Rosie McCann’s in downtown Santa Cruz from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. The next session is Thursday, November 16! All ages, full bar and dinner menu. Suitable for the experienced Celtic style musician and for anyone who enjoys listening to local acoustic folk music. Follow on FB: @SantaCruzTradIrishSeisiun Read More

Holiday Market at Felton Covered Bridge Park

Come celebrate the season at Felton Covered Bridge Park! Join us Sunday, December 17 from 11am to 3pm for a traditional Holiday Market on the bridge, complete with arts & crafts, delicious food & beverages, music, holiday lights, and other festivities. Great opportunity to get last minute handcrafted gifts from local artists and to socialize with your neighbors. The Felton… Read More